New York is at the center of the country’s financial market, and many professionals, from accountants and lawyers to executives, face white-collar criminal charges.
White-collar crimes are financially motivated and non-violent, and often committed by business and government professionals. Commonly referred to as business crimes, it includes fraud, larceny, forgery, bribery, computer crimes, money laundering, embezzlement, RICO, and counterfeiting.
In New York, the largest white-collar crime involved money manager Bernard Madoff, who used the Ponzi scheme to steal billions of dollars from clients. He pleaded guilty in 2009, and was sentenced to 150 years in prison.
Conviction and Sentencing
Over two decades since the implementation of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in 1987, sentencing for white-collar crime has become more serious. Now, it is common for convicted defendants to go to prison, and the sentences can be as lengthy as Madoff’s.
A conviction for a white-collar crime can lead to years in federal prison. It could also mean forfeiture of assets, and destruction of your personal and professional reputation.
Other than helping you achieve a favorable sentence, it is the goal of a white-collar defense attorney to prevent negative publicity by adding balance to news reports.
Olivier E. Roche, Esq. for White Collar Crime Defense
I fight for individuals accused of white-collar crimes, and I regularly handle simple and complex white-collar criminal cases, from the boardroom to the courtroom.
As a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney in New York, I understand that time is critical in a white-collar case. Unlike other offenses, a white-collar crime offers defendants an opportunity to intervene before the filing of charges.
With that, I take every opportunity to study and defend you against the charges before the damage is done.
Talk to me for a free consultation on your white-collar case.
